Internet Providers in Elgin, Illinois

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Home Internet Summary in Elgin, IL

In Elgin, Illinois, Xfinity ranks as the top internet service provider. It delivers cable connections with maximum download speeds of up to 2 Gbps. Xfinity covers 98.30% of the city and offers plans starting at $30 per month. This blend of speed, coverage, and competitive pricing suits those who need fast, reliable internet for streaming and gaming.

AT&T Internet also offers strong options for Elgin residents. It provides IPBB, fiber, and 5G connections, reaching up to 5 Gbps in download speed. AT&T covers 86.20% of the city, with plans starting at $55 per month, delivering good value with multiple connection types.

Verizon, with 5G internet offering speeds up to 50 Mbps, covers 41.30% of Elgin. Its plans start at $50 per month, making it a viable choice where other providers may not be available. Despite its smaller coverage, Verizon remains an effective alternative, especially given Elgin's access to fiber technology.

Best Internet Providers in Elgin, IL

AT&T Fiber, Xfinity, and Astound Broadband Powered by RCN are the best internet providers in Elgin. AT&T Fiber is the best overall option because it delivers its customers download speeds up to 5 Gbps. Elgin residents who want a fast fiber connection can sign up for AT&T Fiber for as low as $55 per month.

If AT&T Fiber is unavailable in your area, Xfinity is the next-best option. Customers will experience download speeds reaching 2 Gbps and will only need to pay $30 per month for its most affordable internet plan.

Astound Broadband Powered by RCN is another great cable internet provider in Elgin. Users will find download speeds that rival those offered by Xfinity.

AT&T - Fastest Provider
RCN - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
AT&T - Great Value

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed	Appropriate For	Providers in your Area offering this Speed	Availability in your Area
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	Viasat T-Mobile EarthLink Hughesnet XNET WiFi Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	AT&T Xfinity RCN	98.29%

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Provider Connection Types in Elgin, IL

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Elgin, IL
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	60.8%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	98.44000000000001%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	26.99%